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Mechanical Engineering Design Manager

London, United Kingdom, gbFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lead design input and technical assurance for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, ensuring designs are buildable, compliant, and efficient from concept to delivery.

Role type

Senior IC Mechanical Engineering Design Manager

Builds

Multi-disciplinary project solutions for data centres, defence, rail, aviation, and heavy industrial sectors

Domain

Infrastructure, Real Estate, Mechanical Engineering

Required skills

Design lifecycle management, multi-disciplinary team leadership, constructability review, BIM and CDE management, stakeholder liaison, regulatory compliance, CAD proficiency, project design management

Preferred skills

Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE/IMechE), integrated design delivery expertise, advanced manufacturing knowledge

Technologies

AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, CDE

Responsibilities

Manage external design consultants and contractors under contract; lead technical assurance and review constructability; manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams; collaborate with clients, project managers, and operational stakeholders; drive innovative and sustainable engineering solutions; embed health, safety, and environmental considerations; ensure integration across civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, and electrical functions.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management